Software Development Engineer in Test/Software Test Engineer

To apply for this position, please send your resume to jobs@wetpaint.com.

Wetpaint is looking for rock-star SDET/STE engineers to work with a vibrant, accomplished team on a platform of new services and tools aimed at revolutionizing the media industry. We are looking for someone who lives to break things using their mettle and eye for detail, along with a combination of tools both borrowed and built. At the heart of these systems is a core focus on using data collection, analytics, machine learning, and optimization techniques on large numerical and unstructured data from social media streams and other sources. We’re setting the stage for a new paradigm within the media industry: never before has this level of technology and data been applied to the way content is discovered, created and distributed. As a member of our agile team, you’ll play a key role in bringing this vision to life by innovating and shaping Wetpaint’s next-generation products.

What you'll do

Create automated test cases by creating new frameworks and/or using our existing java automation systems
Generate and manage the workflow and verification of detailed defect reports
Collaborate with different teams throughout the company on new and existing features
Spend much of your time working hands-on with developers and designers
Work with fun, smart people on a young and growing system
Solve hard problems and play some ping-pong

Skills

Strong grasp of the Linux OS and shell environment, including demonstrable shell scripting/coreutils aptitude
Experience writing functional automated tests
Demonstrated testing skills/aptitude
HTTP testing experience with tools such as JMeter, Charles, Firebug, Wireshark, etc.
Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently or in a close-knit team environment

About Wetpaint

From its earliest roots, Wetpaint has been a web publisher specializing in scalable content platforms designed to capitalize on disruptive changes in online technology and publishing. Our initial community platform, wikis by Wetpaint, reaches 10 million monthly unique users. The company’s new proprietary publishing platform is engineered to produce premium branded media destinations featuring professionally-authored content across an array of categories — with a 5-10X economic advantage over traditional web publishing models. Wetpaint Entertainment (www.wetpaint.com), custom-tailored for young women who love TV and fashion, is our first property on the new platform. Recognizing that technology and audience expectations have changed media forever, Wetpaint has re-visioned what it takes to create, monetize, and distribute top-shelf content efficiently — and how to best package it in ways that garner audience loyalty and brand distinction.

Founded in 2005 by Internet pioneer Ben Elowitz, and with offices in Seattle and New York, Wetpaint is backed by top-tier investors Trinity Ventures, Frazier Technology Ventures, Accel Partners, and DAG Ventures. Recognized with awards and honors by Time, OnHollywood, Washington Technology Industry Association, and AlwaysOn, Wetpaint offers a destination for millions of people to consume content, contribute to their community, and interact with other fans who share their passions.

With a CEO that has founded two very successful startups previously (Fat Brain and Blue Nile) and a leadership team comprised of veterans from Amazon, Starbucks, McKinsey, and Microsoft, we aren’t afraid of diving in where others failed – and we have results to show for it. Read more about Wetpaint.